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Google and Microsoft Lob More Lawsuits

Posted by Zonk on from the duck! dept.

crowemojo writes "According to a Business Week article Google has filed a counter-suit against Microsoft in reaction to the lawsuit that Microsoft filed when a corporate VP left to join the ranks of Google. Microsoft claims that the VP violated his non-compete agreement and Google claims that Microsoft is violating California laws giving workers the right to change jobs. Interestingly enough, the VP in question never lived in California!"

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  1. Re:Just because he went to Google by savagedome · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Somebody needs to call Borland.

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  2. Typical by BuckEZ · · Score: 3, Interesting

    This is just normal business tactic. Fighting fire with fire. You sue me. I sue you. They cancel each other out with a little settlement. 'Nuff said. --Bucky

  3. CA dreamin' by Mr.+Underbridge · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Regarding his not living in CA...

    "In its complaint, Google argues California laws should apply because its headquarters -- and most of its nearly 4,200 workers -- are in the state. What's more, Google said Lee already is registered to vote in California, pays taxes in the state and plans to buy a Silicon Valley home."

  4. By the time... by kidtux1 · · Score: 3, Interesting

    By the time this whole lawsuit is done it will be well over a year and the man can legally take the job anway. The only difference is both companies wasted a ton of money in the process. http://www.kunae.blogspot.com/

  5. Re:Just because he went to Google by GreyPoopon · · Score: 4, Interesting
    Seriously, how can a contract clause saying "when you quit you can not work in this industry for x months" be legal?

    I personally think that it shouldn't, but I think each state has to determine for itself whether it will allow such. These non-compete clauses got pretty popular during the dot-com era, when people were changing jobs every six months and raising their income by 50% every time. I think with today's employment situation, particularly in IT, these clauses should all be nullified.

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  6. Re:Just becaeluse he went to Google by Monkelectric · · Score: 3, Interesting
    I was offered a job where they wanted me to sign a non-compete contract where whenever I left I couldn't work for a competitor for a year. No way would I sign that.

    Here's the thing, if nearly *all* employers require it, are you going to simply not have a job and allow your family to starve?

    Every doctor I go to immdiately requires me to sign a document that says I won't sue them (and that I agree to arbitrate any disputes with an arbitrater of their choice). The document is complete bullshit and would not stand up in court, however, you can't get medical care without signing one. So should I just not goto the doctor? :)

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  7. Re:Just because he went to Google by Intrinsic · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I personally think that it shouldn't, but I think each state has to determine for itself whether it will allow such. These non-compete clauses got pretty popular during the dot-com era, when people were changing jobs every six months and raising their income by 50% every time. I think with today's employment situation, particularly in IT, these clauses should all be nullifie

    I got an idea, how about stepping up to the plate and declining to take any job that is going to treat you unfairly? Then there would'nt be any crazy contract clauses that ask you to sign away your life. Since 80% of Americas population goes with what the crowed does, and lacks originality, I dont see it happening any time soon.